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Microsoft chairman and eminent philanthropist Bill Gates is
moonlighting as a Secret Santa.

The billionaire, it turns out, participated in Reddit's Secret
Santa program--an annual initiative established five years ago in
which tens of thousands of strangers worldwide exchange gifts for
the holidays via the online social community.

One lucky Reddit user, Rachel, was stunned to unwrap a stuffed
cow, a National Geographic travel book, and a card indicating
that the donation of an actual cow had been made on her behalf to
Heifer International, a global nonprofit that contributes
livestock to communities in need. A greeting card was signed
simply, "Bill Gates."

According to Heifer International's website, the donation of one
cow amounts to a hefty $500.00. Heifers not only provide
nourishment to hungry families but boost income through milk
sales and encourage better crop yields by creating fertilizer,
the organization said.

Rachel's reaction to her gift? Over the moon.

"Bill- you ROCK (can I call you Bill?! I feel like we're friends
now!)," she posted in response on Reddit, alongside images
of her package, as well as a shot of Gates smirking and
showcasing her wares. "Sorry for the apple ipad on my
wishlist," she added, "that was really awkward."

The Reddit community was similarly awed by Gates' gift, with
responses ranging from "That's awesome!!!" to "Pretty dope!"
according to the user ir0c. "I definitely expected him to send
someone an xBox One, though."